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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.67, 10,006.68 and 4,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.67, 10,006.68 and 4,267.60 is: 5,887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.67 : 10,006.68 = 4,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.67/10,006.68 = 4,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.67x = 10,006.68 × 4,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.67x = 42,704,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704,507.57/7,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.30

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